Representatives from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services met with members of Machinists Union Local Lodge 2003 negotiating committee Tuesday and L3 Army Fleet Support negotiators the next day. (Contributed photo/L-3)

The union will be considering a new contract proposal from
L-3 Army Fleet Support, the first offered since members rejected a company
offer last Sunday. Almost 3,000 union members have been on strike since last
Monday over what union members said were concerns about working conditions,
eroding seniority rights and overtime policies.

The contract vote will take place at the Ozark Civic Center
on Sunday. Doors open at 11 a.m. and all members must be in the building at
1:45 p.m. The meeting starts at 2 p.m.

"As we are already on strike, there will not be a strike
vote," Union spokesperson Robert Wood said. "There will be one vote, whether or
not to accept or reject the new offer. A simple majority, 50 percent plus one
vote, of those attending will rule."

Wood said if the contract proposal is approved, the strike
will end at that time and workers will report to their next shift. If it is
rejected, the strike will continue.